Japanese Kappa-ban Print Yoshitoshi Mori Goro in Rain

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1980: item #1062493

Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992) titled “Goro in the Rain” (“Ame no Goro”) dated 1980. This boldly colorful kabuki theater image features an actor portraying Soga Goro, one of two historic samurai brothers who avenge the death of their father. In this image, Soga Goro is dressed in fine clothing and holds an umbrella though no rain is evident. He is apparently travelling to the pleasure quarter to visit a courtesan. The rain and... Click for details

Japanese Meiji Woodblock Print Ginko Edo Theater Events

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #1057325

Japanese Meiji Period woodblock print from the series "The Calendar of Events in Edo Theater" by Adachi Ginko (1874-1897) dated in the left margin Meiji 30 (1897) 1st month 11th day. The series depicts various scenes and events surrounding kabuki theater. This image depicts several actors and musicians on stage. One actor, holding a fan above his head, dances in bare feet. The red fish peering from behind his back suggests he might be a fisherman. Four actors sitting in a row behind him are al... Click for details

Japanese Meiji Woodblock Print Kunichika Danjuro Actor

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #1052103

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX in a scene from kabuki theater from the series "100 Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX" by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900) dated in the left margin "5th month of Meiji 31" (1898). Deluxe edition with extensive gauffrage accents to the yellow background, cartouches, margin and hair. There are mica highlights in the background. The blue robe is decorated with a keyfret motif pattern produced through the use of pale silver pigment. Very good overall condition. There is one sma... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi 1847 Edo

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #1035635
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A Japanese Woodblock Print by Kuniyoshi. 1847/48 Edo Period 13 3/4 x 9 7/8 ins. (35 x 25.2 cms) This rather gruesome design was published by Koga-ya Katsugoro in 1847/48. We are unable to identify the story and the actor is not named on account of the Tempo Reforms which forbade the naming of actors on prints. However, the Kabuki going public would recognise the actor by his features. The print is in good condition, there is some surface soiling and some thinning of the paper around the edges.... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Kogyo Noh Theater Ohara Goko

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024445

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater titled “Ohara Goko” by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" published by Daikoku-ya in 1923. Very good impression quality with silver and gold metallic highlights and extensive embossing on the blue robe. Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10"H. Very good overall condition. There is a slight wrinkle in the paper at the upper right corner.

Japanese Woodblock Print Kogyo Noh Theater Scene

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024436

Illustration of a scene from Noh theater from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) published by Daikoku-ya between 1922-1926. Very good impression quality with extensive use of gold and silver metallic highlights on all three robes. The wood grain is clearly evident in the background. Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10"H. There are two small pieces of tape on the back at the center top and bottom and the back is faintly toned. Two small spots ... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Kogyo Noh Theater Michimori

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024434

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater titled "The Spirit of the Warrior Michimori of the Heike Clan" from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927), published by Daikoku-ya between 1922-1926. Very good impression quality with gold and silver metallic highlights on the robes. Standard vertical oban print measuring 14 7/8"V x 10"H. Two narrow tape stains show through from the back (one each at the center of the top and bottom edges extending into the image about 1/8"... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Kogyo Noh Theater Matsukaze

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024267

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater titled “Matsukaze” by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" published by Daikoku-ya in 1923. There is a large square red seal verso (see enlargement 5). Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10"H. Very good impression quality with silver and gold metallic highlights. There is some wrinkling of the paper at the left side and lower right corner and there is some toning verso which shows through faintly... Click for details

Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Kunisada Samurai Arquebus

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #1001265

Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting a kabuki actor portraying a samurai. His sword rests on the ground and his matchlock musket leans against the wall. Firearms were introduced to Japan by foreign traders in the 16th century. The maru-ni-chigai-Takanoha family mon is on his kimono. This crest, which consisted of two crossed hawk feathers, was used by two Edo period samurai families. This image was published by Maruya Seijiro in 1854. The ce... Click for details

A Japanese Woodblock Actor Print by Kuniyasu – Edo

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1837 VR: item #987366
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This is a very fine early woodblock print of a Kabuki dancer by Utagawa Kuniyasu (Japanese, 1794–1832). It is done in muted tones of pale yellow,blues, tans and a very faint pink (on parts of his garment). (The small yellow rectangle seen in the upper right corner of a few of the photos is an unfortunate reflection of a ceiling light while taking the photos.) The actor is shown in a very dramatic pose with his arms outstretched and ready to fight. His eyes are crossed in the Kabuki pose known a... Click for details